Feb 23, 2025 · As of 2022, the Food and Drug Administration has approved 26 individual drug agents and 22 fixed-dosed combination (FDC) drugs comprised of two or more antiretrovirals. This includes the first antiretroviral drug regimen, Cabenuva, which requires a once-a-month or once-every-two-month injection rather than an oral dose daily.

Feb 24, 2012 · Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are pharmaceutical substances that are active against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and are useful in treating acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). By doing so, these drugs slow down the progression of the infection.

There are six main types (‘classes’) of antiretroviral drugs. Different classes work at different stages of the HIV lifecycle to stop it making new viruses. Generally, drugs from two (or sometimes three) classes are combined to ensure a combined attack on HIV.

Sep 18, 2023 · Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of medications used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It works by stopping HIV from reproducing. It can reduce your levels of HIV and keep your immune system healthy. It’s not a cure, but many people reach undetectable levels of HIV.

This table lists FDA approved HIV medicines recommended in the HHS HIV guidelines. Click on a drug name to see information from the Clinicalinfo drug database.

Dec 17, 2024 · There are currently seven classes of antiretroviral drugs, each classified by the stage of the cycle they inhibit: As of December 2022, there were 26 different HIV drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including 22 fixed-dose combination drugs that contain two or more antiretroviral agents.

Mar 11, 2025 · The FDA has approved more than 30 antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection. They're often broken into nine classes because they work in different ways.

Sep 12, 2023 · Antiretroviral drugs are effective treatments for HIV. Organizations worldwide recommend that everyone who tests positive for the virus begin antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible.

Sep 12, 2024 · Selection of antiretroviral therapy (ART) should be based on the regimen’s virologic efficacy, potential adverse effects, pill burden, dosing frequency, drug–drug interaction potential, cost, access, resistance test results, and the comorbid condition of the person with HIV.

Antiretroviral medications (ARVs) are effective treatments for HIV. Organizations around the world recommend that all people with HIV begin antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible after receiving their diagnosis.